House in Pocono Mountains, PA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
The cottage is nestled among high hemlocks facing Dingmans Creek, which can be heard gurgling night and day. After duty as a stable and carriage house the barn was converted to living quarters sometime in the 1950s. It was renovated in 2001 and won Better Homes and Garden’s Home Improvement Contest and was featured as their cover story in October 2002. The guidelines for the renovation were to “preserve the irreplaceable.”
The lower level has two fireplaces. The one in the living room is wood burning and the one in the kitchen is gas. The walls and floors are primarily stone and the living room's vaulted ceiling is 30 feet high. The six skylights allow guests to enjoy sun, rain and snow.
The loft has a magical bedroom with windows that overlook the creek. The cottage was featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and Wood Beautiful. It was also used as a location for Hallmark Cards 2005 Christmas card collection.
The lower level has two fireplaces. The one in the living room is wood burning and the one in the kitchen is gas. The walls and floors are primarily stone and the living room's vaulted ceiling is 30 feet high. The six skylights allow guests to enjoy sun, rain and snow.
The loft has a magical bedroom with windows that overlook the creek. The cottage was featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and Wood Beautiful. It was also used as a location for Hallmark Cards 2005 Christmas card collection.
Amenities at Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Pocono Mountains, PA
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed a peaceful retreat with a beautiful setting, cozy accommodations, and welcoming hosts. They appreciated the unique location by the stream and the historical charm of the property. Truly a special place to revisit!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2023
Enjoyed a peaceful stay in this quaint cottage along a gurgling stream in a beautiful setting.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2022
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had last minute scramble to find a place for 3 adults and our dogs. Lee was responsive and allowed us to rent it on the day of check-in. Thank you for saving our Thanksgiving. The Governor's Retreat was perfect. Clean, cozy, quiet and relaxing are the terms that come to mind. We can not wait to visit it again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2021
This place is not done justice by the pictures and description. If you imagined a getaway place this is what you’d have dreamed up. A stream literally right out the front door, stone and wood, fireplace… fantastic!. The entire property would be a fantastic place to gather as family for an event or just to get away from the world for a bit
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2021
This is a special place, uniquely situated feet from the Dingmans Creek. The cabin is well appointed and cared after, the pride of owners Lee and Sonda, a peaceful retreat from the busy world outside Dingmans Ferry.
We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and the company of the owners, enjoying a beautiful early fall weekend. Our only regret is being too early for the peak foliage but we enjoyed being outdoors for meals and fires for a spectacular night.
We also enjoyed Lee's retelling of the history of the place and the cabin and it was special to know the history of Gov Sproul, a name familiar to all from Delco.
The Govenor's Retreat is a truly special place and one we'd like to revisit with our dog, Sasha.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed a peaceful retreat with a beautiful setting, cozy accommodations, and welcoming hosts. They appreciated the unique location by the stream and the historical charm of the property. Truly a special place to revisit!
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